Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

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4.6

22 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

These Instant Pot chicken thighs are coated with herbs and spices, then seared and pressure cooked to tender perfection. A comfort food classic that takes just minutes to make and always gets rave reviews.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Place the salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Rub the seasoning all over both sides of the chicken.
  3. Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add the olive oil to the pot.
  4. Place the chicken in the bottom of the pot in a single layer. You may need to do this step in batches.
  5. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Arrange all the thighs skin side up in the pot.
  6. Pour the chicken broth into the pot.
  7. Seal the pot and set it to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  8. After the cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally.
  9. Remove the thighs from the pot and cover to keep warm.
  10. Turn the pot back to saute mode and bring the liquid in the pot to a simmer.
  11. Whisk the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
  12. Stir the corn starch mixture into the liquid in the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until gravy has just thickened. Add the butter and stir until melted.
  13. Spoon the gravy over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 270mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 382IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 382IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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